Deputy Head
Tes Schools Recruitment
Winchmore Hill, Enfield
- New
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Leadership scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer term 2025 (or sooner depending on the successful candidate's availability). A September 2025 start may also be considered.
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Deputy Head to join a High School based in Winchmore Hill, Enfield.
The Head and Governors of this High School invite applications for the post of Deputy Head to play a pivotal role in the leadership and management of their highly successful girls’ independent day school which is located in Winchmore Hill, London.
Working closely with the Head, the postholder will play a major role in decision making, will initiate and implement policy and will deputise for the Head in her absence. The postholder will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school and will take lead responsibility for aspects of pastoral, academic and administrative matters across the School. They will have the lead responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils, as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and through management of pastoral staff including the form tutors.
They invite applications from both primary and secondary specialists of any curriculum teaching subject. The High School welcomes applications from those currently teaching in either the maintained or independent sector. Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At the school, they are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so they encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: ME2129121 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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